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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.74, 1,162.20 and 695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.74, 1,162.20 and 695.60 is: 1,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.74 : 1,162.20 = 695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.74/1,162.20 = 695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.74x = 1,162.20 × 695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.74x = 808,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,426.32/771.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.54

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